Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[abk96]

P.S. In a little while, this thread will be merged with the larger occupancy thread. Many posters here have strong feelings about exceeding the stated maximums and occasionally, some "forget their manners". .

Thanks for your replies.

 

[Doctor P]

You may be able to reserve a 1 bedroom for a few years. Member Services had been reportedly allowing 5 in a one bedroom (the stated maximium is 4 persons plus an infant under the age of 3. A portable crib is provided for the infant).

This is actually not correct and is often misunderstood since the "under three" thing has been going on so long. The stated maximum is 4 persons regardless of age. Allowing a 5th person under the age of 3 is alos something that MS has been allowing, but could discontinue at anytime since the true stated occupancy is 4 persons regardless of age.

 

[ncyorks]

Maybe we've been in the wrong all this time or just lucky, but we have a family of 5 (youngest is 9). We' have always stayed in a 1BR villa, and it's never been a problem. Only once did someone at member services say anything, and that was just make sure we were comfortable with the arrangements. Which we were.

 

[Doctor P]

Maybe we've been in the wrong all this time or just lucky, but we have a family of 5 (youngest is 9). We' have always stayed in a 1BR villa, and it's never been a problem. Only once did someone at member services say anything, and that was just make sure we were comfortable with the arrangements. Which we were.

According to the policy that MS has been using, you have been fine. Especially as long as you consistently put all five people on your 1BR reservation. However, this concession could be withdrawn at any time since the only binding limits are those stated in the legal documents (which would be 4 persons, regardless of age, in a 1BR). I wouldn't spend time worrying about this possibility, but recognize that it COULD happen.

 

[MagicForMe]

A quick update on my situation: 1 bdr BC villa booked for my parents + 3 nieces - one is an infant.

I called MS on Monday and explained my situation and they said that yes, I would be allowed to stay with them in the villa for 3 nights. They were ok with it because one of my nieces is an infant. They were very clear that I must make my own bedding arrangments of course. But according to the CM, it's no problem. So I'm going to do just that. I will be on the reservation and will be provided with my own room key.

 

[NMW]

A quick update on my situation: 1 bdr BC villa booked for my parents + 3 nieces - one is an infant.

I called MS on Monday and explained my situation and they said that yes, I would be allowed to stay with them in the villa for 3 nights. They were ok with it because one of my nieces is an infant. They were very clear that I must make my own bedding arrangments of course. But according to the CM, it's no problem. So I'm going to do just that. I will be on the reservation and will be provided with my own room key.

That's great! It always pays to ask MS. Have a great trip.

 

[agotta]

How many will DVC allow in a 2-bedroom?TIA!

 

[DebbieB]

Eight but it would be crowded. You would have a king in the master bedroom (2), a queen sofabed (2), in the second bedroom - a queen (2) and either a second queen or a double sofabed (2).

 

[yitbos96bb]

Eight but it would be crowded. You would have a king in the master bedroom (2), a queen sofabed (2), in the second bedroom - a queen (2) and either a second queen or a double sofabed (2).

Is the 8 a hard, fast rule? I have heard of people with 1BR and studios putting 5 adults in there and all of them are on the room list. How do they get away with that?

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Is the 8 a hard, fast rule? I have heard of people with 1BR and studios putting 5 adults in there and all of them are on the room list. How do they get away with that?

Eight is a "hard and fast rule". In the other case they do it because DVC allows them to. I have never heard of more than 8 adults for a 2BR.

HBC

 

[agotta]

Thanks again!! We have 7 women in a 2-bedroom and I wanted to make sure we would all get room cards and the DP. Thanks!! OMG 7 women and 2 bathrooms

 

[Deb & Bill]

And it's not only 8 adults. It's really 8 persons (plus since the documents came out, they allow one additional under the age of 3). But 8 would be crowded.

 

[NMW]

I was told by MS they allow 4 in a studio, 5 in a 1 bdr and 8 in a 2 bdr. I do think 8 adults would be pretty tight, especially in the 2nd bedroom if it's a studio lockoff with a sofabed. You'd have to all be pretty close!

Hope you all have fun!

 

[CarolRN]

Here's my situation. We are staying in a studio at BWV at the end of September. It will by myself, DH, DD3 and niece6. We decided to bring our niece to make our daughters trip more memorable. Yesterday we were asked if we had ever considered having more children. I am unable to have anymore and the one we have was a miracle to begin with. A friend has a great niece age 6 who's mother has leukemia and will not make it much longer. The nearest and youngest relative is 65, there are no other relatives so we were asked if we would consider adopting her. Of course the answer is yes but.....would Disney make an exception and allow another child in our room? I know it would be tight but that doesn't matter to me. Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[FreeTime]

There a a few BWV studios that sleep 5 if I recall they have a child size daybed. Disney will not check to see how many are in your room except at checkin when they will confirm the names. You will not be able to use early entry or the late closes. There is an occupancy string on this board that will give you quite a few opinions. You might want to check it out.

 

[greenban]

Here's my situation. We are staying in a studio at BWV at the end of September. It will by myself, DH, DD3 and niece6. We decided to bring our niece to make our daughters trip more memorable. Yesterday we were asked if we had ever considered having more children. I am unable to have anymore and the one we have was a miracle to begin with. A friend has a great niece age 6 who's mother has leukemia and will not make it much longer. The nearest and youngest relative is 65, there are no other relatives so we were asked if we would consider adopting her. Of course the answer is yes but.....would Disney make an exception and allow another child in our room? I know it would be tight but that doesn't matter to me. Any ideas?

Thanks

It never hurts to ask. But the official and so far enforced policy is 4 in a studio, no matter what the age. In the past 4 in a one bed room with one 'extra' child under 3 was allowed. Recently, 5 (no matter what the age) in a one bedroom has been allowed. Disney will not/does not provide extra towels, linens, or sleeping space for the 'extra' person.

It would be really annoying to me, to have been told by a MS-Advisor that I could have 5 in a studio (as an exception), only to arrive at check-in and be denied 5 in the room. I personally wouldn't risk it. I have received 5 names on a one bedroom confirmation from Disney, but never on a studio.

Perhaps POR which has a section for a family of 5, might work better (and boy is it cramped - I've been there and done that!)

Or perhaps the new value family suites when they become available.

Either way, if they print 5 names on your confirmation, be it a studio (doubtful) or a 1 bedroom, then you'd be golden!

Good luck,

-Tony

 

[DisFlan]

An OKW 2-bd is roomier, and the 2nd bedroom has 2 queen beds. I don't know about cramming 7 ladies into one of the smaller 2-bd villas. I think I'd feel pretty cramped. You'd better all be really good friends - and no snorers.

DisFlan

 

[agotta]

An OKW 2-bd is roomier, and the 2nd bedroom has 2 queen beds. I don't know about cramming 7 ladies into one of the smaller 2-bd villas. I think I'd feel pretty cramped. You'd better all be really good friends - and no snorers.

DisFlan

We are all Diser's... We won't be in the room that much, so I think we will be ok. We all know it will be tight.

 

[Cinderelli]

CarolRN,

I just wanted to commend you for opening your hearts and home to a child in this tragic situation. Our pastor just spoke today about how acts of kindness can make such a huge difference, and your family will have really gone above and beyond. God bless your family.

A trip to Disney sounds like a wonderful thing for her to look forward to. However, I do think you'll be quite crowded in a studio. If at all possible, maybe try to upgrade to a one bedroom. That said, my children are all small children. When they were that age, they all would have fit on the pull-out sofa.

In fact, we just spent Super Bowl weekend in a 3 bedroom (off-site) and all 3 still slept on the pull-out sofa so they could fall asleep to the TV. The 2nd bedroom - which was theirs, and had no TV - went unoccupied the entire weekend. My father-in-law had the 3rd bedroom. My DKs are 12, 10 & 9 and still all fit on that sleeper sofa.

Also, take into consideration how much time you'll be spending in the room. Although my kids all slept on the sleeper sofa, we had a ton of space for them to run in when we were "watching the big game".

This little angel may experience some separation anxiety, as well, so close quarters could be a blessing - or a nightmare. Really depends on your family dynamics.

Do what you feel is best for your family. Wishing you much pixie dust for this trip and I'm sure many more.

Lissa

 

[Doctor P]

Here's my situation. We are staying in a studio at BWV at the end of September. It will by myself, DH, DD3 and niece6. We decided to bring our niece to make our daughters trip more memorable. Yesterday we were asked if we had ever considered having more children. I am unable to have anymore and the one we have was a miracle to begin with. A friend has a great niece age 6 who's mother has leukemia and will not make it much longer. The nearest and youngest relative is 65, there are no other relatives so we were asked if we would consider adopting her. Of course the answer is yes but.....would Disney make an exception and allow another child in our room? I know it would be tight but that doesn't matter to me. Any ideas?

Thanks

Well motivated or not (and I think it IS a wonderful thing you are trying to do), the limit in a studio is 4 persons 3 or older (one person UNDER 3 does not count according to MS policies). I do not believe Disney will or should make an exception. I do hope it works out for you, though.